Taco Spaghetti Family Dinner (Printer-Friendly)
Hearty spaghetti with taco-seasoned beef, tomatoes, and creamy cheese, perfect for dinner any night.
# What You'll Need:
→ Main Ingredients
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1 pound lean ground beef
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1 medium yellow onion, diced
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10 ounces Rotel diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
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15 ounces canned tomato sauce
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2/3 cup sour cream
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2 tablespoons taco seasoning
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1 tablespoon hot sauce, or to taste
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8 ounces dry spaghetti
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1 1/2 cups Colby Jack cheese, shredded
→ Optional Toppings
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2 tablespoons sliced black olives
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1/4 cup diced tomatoes
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2 tablespoons chopped green onions
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Jalapeño slices, to taste
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Crushed tortilla chips, as desired
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Shredded lettuce, as desired
# Steps to Follow:
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Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add ground beef and diced onion. Cook, crumbling the beef and stirring occasionally, until beef is browned and onion is softened. Drain excess fat if necessary.
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Stir in tomato sauce, Rotel tomatoes with juices, sour cream, taco seasoning, and hot sauce into the skillet. Mix well to combine.
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Reduce heat to low. Simmer the sauce, uncovered, for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Add shredded Colby Jack cheese to the sauce. Stir until the cheese is completely melted and the sauce is creamy.
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Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add spaghetti and cook according to package directions until al dente. Drain well.
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Add cooked spaghetti to the skillet with the sauce. Gently toss to coat the pasta evenly.
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Serve hot, garnished with your choice of toppings such as sliced olives, diced tomatoes, green onions, jalapeños, crushed tortilla chips, or shredded lettuce.
# Extra Suggestions:
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For best flavor and texture, use firm-cooked spaghetti and drain excess fat from beef before adding sauce ingredients.
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The hot sauce is adjustable to taste. Omit or reduce for a milder version suitable for children.
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The sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated up to 2 days in advance. Boil pasta fresh for best results.